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Jun 19, 2020, 5 tweets

This #WorldSickleCellDay, let us renew our commitment to improving the lives of everyone living with #SickleCell disease around the world and celebrate the important progress we’re making against the disease. Join the movement to help raise awareness about #SCD!

#SickleCellDisease is a serious health condition which affects the body’s red blood cells and can cause intense episodes of pain. Learn more about #SCD from @CDC_NCBDDD and @CDCgov: cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklec…

As a pediatric intensive specialist I have cared for hundreds of children w/#SickleCell. They are my inspiration to fight every day. My goal & passion is to create a future where we can provide individuals w/#SCD a long life free from pain & complications. The time is now #WSCD20

Today, @ASH_hematology released new 2020 Guidelines for #SickleCellDisease Management of Acute and Chronic Pain aiming to improve and personalize care for individuals with #SCD. For information visit: bit.ly/37NP5Sv

During #COVID19 if you are healthy, please consider making a blood donation. Support those with #SickleCell on #WorldSickleCellDay, and plan to donate blood for those with chronic diseases like #SCD who rely on transfusions. Visit @ConquerSCD for more information.

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